THE GAOL STRIKE.
PRISON WORK SUSPENDED. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchureh, Last Night. There were no fresh developments in regard to the "strike" of prisoners in Lyttelton gaol to-day. A reporter called at the gaol this morning' and was informed by the gaoler (Mr. H. McMurray) that everything was quiet. Their breakfast was served to them in their cells, and they would be kept locked up in the meantime. No work is being done in the gaol shops, at the municipal quarry, or on the roads. Dr. Hay, inspector of prisons, arrived from "Wellington by the Maori this morning, and went to Christchureh on departmental business. He returned to LytteJton by the 10.55 a.m. train, accompanied by the Rev. J. Kayll, to make inquiries into the circumstances connected with yesterday's trouble, Mr. J. Garrard, one of the visiting justices, also conferred with Dr. Hay at the gaol. Dr. Hay held an inquiry to-day in camera. No information was divulged as to what happened. The inquiry will be resumed to-morrow. The men are being kept locked up in the meantime.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 246, 17 April 1912, Page 5
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178THE GAOL STRIKE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 246, 17 April 1912, Page 5
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